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Patent GB-2441219-A (GB)
Title: A contacting seal device
Inventor: RODDIS ALAN JAMES
IPC: F16J15/16
Filed: 2007-08-22
Abstract: A contacting seal device provides a seal between equipment housing (13) and an equipment shaft (12). The device Includes a stator (15) sealable to the equipment housing by a first toroidal sealing member (16), a first rotor (14) sealable to the equipment shaft by a second toroidal sealing member (17) and a second rotor (27) mounted for longitudinal movement relative to said first rotor and sealed to said first rotor by a third toroidal sealing member (28). The stator and the second rotor each have contact faces (50) and one or more biasing magnets urge the contact face of the second rotor into engagement with the contract face of the stator.
Patent GB-2446242-A (GB)
Title: Decorative pane comprising supporting substrate and decorative members attached thereto
Inventor: TOWN JEREMY
IPC: B44F1/06
Filed: 2007-10-08
Abstract: A decorative pane 10 is disclosed comprising two outer panes 11, 11' sandwiching a plastic supporting substrate 12 to which at least one decorative element 13 has been applied. Also disclosed is a decorative pane 10 comprising a plastic supporting substrate 12 to which at least one decorative element 13 has been press-fit.
Patent GB-2454463-A (GB)
Title: Cooking station
Inventor: KELLY IAN MICHAEL
IPC: A47B37/00
Filed: 2007-11-06
Abstract: A cooking station 10 includes a circular table (12) having a table top 14 and legs 16. A circular aperture (18) is provided through the centre of the table top 14 and a beat guard 20 is mounted in the aperture. The heat guard 20 mounts a hotplate 28 powered by a gas burner and a tray 30 for grease collection. A second aperture may be provided in the table top for receiving controls of the hotplate.
Patent GB-2457089-A (GB)
Title: Electrical Power Supply System
Inventor: BESNARD DAVID PETER
IPC: H02J7/00
Filed: 2008-02-04
Abstract: An electrical power supply system for use as a Uninterruptible Power Supply when mains supply is interrupted. The system comprises at least one generator connected via appropriate switching to a primary UPS which in turn is connected in series with a secondary UPS. The operation of the system may be controlled from an autonomous monitor sub-system. The secondary UPS may have a battery expansion.
Patent GB-2459084-A (GB)
Title: Retractable Permanently Attached Door Stop
Inventor: KHAN LUBNA
IPC: E05C17/02
Filed: 2008-03-12
Abstract: A door stop comprises a block with a hinge affixed to one side thereof, in use the second side of the hinge is fastened to the side of a doorframe to which a door is hinged, in use the stop occupies two positions, a first in which it is positioned away from the door and doorframe and a second in which it is inserted into the space between the door and the doorframe, wherein it prevents the door from closing. The door stop preferably has an indent which matches the shape of the doorframe.
Patent GB-2460400-A (GB)
Title: Indicating the probability of a subscriber being active at a given instant of time by analysing a temporal history of activity
Inventor: AHOPELTO TIMO
IPC: G06Q30/00
Filed: 2008-05-22
Abstract: The invention relates to scheduling transmission of messages, such as advertisement messages, targeted to one or more subscribers 111, 112, 151 of a communication network 103. The transmission of the messages is scheduled at least partly on the basis of statistical characteristics of behaviour of the subscribers 111, 112, 151. The statistical characteristics of the behaviour of the subscribers 111, 112, 151 are based at least partly on temporal history of activity of the subscribers 111, 112, 151 in the communication network 103 and are formed using appropriate statistical methods on the basis of observed activity of the subscribers 111, 112, 151. The statistical characteristics of behaviour of the subscribers 111, 112, 151 are arranged to indicate a value of probability that each subscriber 111, 112, 151 is active at a given instant of time. Hence, the number of messages that are targeted to subscribers 111, 112, 151 not accessible via the communication network 103 at a given time may be reduced.
Patent GB-2451938-A (GB)
Title: Methods and apparatus for searching of spoken audio data
Inventor: ABBOTT MARTIN GRAHAM
IPC: G06F17/30
Filed: 2008-08-06
Abstract: This invention relates to a method of mining spoken audio data for one or more search terms comprising performing a phonetic search of the audio data to identify likely matches to the search term(s) and producing textual data corresponding to portions of the spoken audio data including a likely match. A phonetic index of data corresponding to the spoken audio data may be created before the phonetic search. The selected likely matching portions may be processed using a large vocabulary speech recogniser (LVCSR). The large vocabulary speech recogniser may derive textual data which can be used for further processing or may be presented to a user. The present invention therefore combines the benefit of phonetic searching of audio data with the advantages of large vocabulary speech recognition.
Patent GB-2458717-A (GB)
Title: Learning aid
Inventor: ELLIS RICHENDA
IPC: G09B19/00
Filed: 2008-08-20
Abstract: A hand-held learning aid 10 comprises an elongate body 11 which includes a plurality of spaced bores, each of which traverse a longitudinal axis of the elongate body 11. The learning aid includes a plurality of keys 12, each of which housed within a bore, wherein each key 12 is moveable between at least two distinct constrained positions within its respective bore. The bores and the respective keys 12 may be arranged in a row. The keys 12 are preferably fitted with end caps or heads 13 to stop movement of the key 12 from within the bore. Each key 12 preferably has three constrained positions, two where large portions of the key 12 are exposed on either side of the body 11 A, C and an intermediate position with equal portions of the key 12 exposed on either side of the body 11. The keys 12 may have differently coloured bands at either ends which are visible in the positions A and C. The learning aid 10 may be joined to other learning aids either in series to create a long row of keys 12 or in parallel to create a number of rows of keys 12. The learning is useful for assisting the learning of basic mathematical functions.
Patent GB-2454065-A (GB)
Title: Valve assembly for water heaters
Inventor: HECKING WILLI
IPC: F16K31/122
Filed: 2008-09-25
Abstract: A valve assembly for water heaters having a boiler provided with an air cushion for compensating pressure variations comprises a housing with an inlet (18, Fig. 1), an outlet (20, Fig. 1) and a drain (36, Fig. 1) between the inlet and the outlet. A spring-biased piston between the inlet and outlet has a piston shaft 46 having two spaced apart plates 66, 70 with a different effective area, the piston defining a control chamber 88 in a bore 44 of the housing. A valve plate 48 is provided on the piston shaft for a drain valve (32, Fig. 1). A further valve plate 56 on the piston shaft forms a stop valve (30, Fig. 1) with the housing for blocking the passage (42, Fig. 1) between the inlet and outlet if the drain valve is open. An auxiliary valve 96 controlling the passages 90, 92, 94 between the control chamber 88 and the inlet is controlled by a pressure sensor (40, Fig. 1) connected to a water reservoir. An inlet pressure is present in the control chamber if the auxiliary valve is opened and the piston is moved against the spring in the opening direction of the drain valve; the control chamber is vented if the auxiliary valve is closed so that the drain valve is closed.
Patent GB-2453436-A (GB)
Title: Trousers with a stretchable waistband and tucks along seams
Inventor: KATO KOJI
IPC: A41D1/06
Filed: 2008-10-02
Abstract: A pair of trousers 31 which are extendable around the waist include front and back halves of a waistband 23. Where they meet there is a tongue 23B protruding from one half, receivable for concealment in a tunnel 23A within the other half An elastic link (11, fig 13) attaches between the tongue and the inside of the tunnel. A tuck or pleat 32 attaches to the top of each side seam LS to allow relative movement between the two halves of the waistband at either side. Thus a temporary extension of the waistband is not noticeable. There may also be pockets 22 on or near each side seam which can be L-shaped, mid waist, diagonal or vertical. Preferably belt loops 27 conceal the tunnel openings. The tucks may include interlining.
Patent GB-2468485-A (GB)
Title: Turbine engine support arm
Inventor: RISHTON JULIAN
IPC: F01D25/28
Filed: 2009-03-09
Abstract: A turbine engine support arm 26 for use in an engine having an inner casing 14, an outer casing 10 and an interim fairing 12 spaced from the inner and outer casings 14, 10, the support arm 26 comprising an integrally formed arm 28 which extends from the inner casing 14 to the outer casing 10 and which is connected to each casing 14, 10 at first and second end regions respectively, an intermediate region of the arm extending through the fairing 12. The support arm 26 may comprise a pair of arms 28 having a common region at the end connected to the outer casing 10, and which diverge towards the inner casing 14. The support arm 26 may be pivotally connected to the inner casing 14 and fast with the outer casing 10. The support arm 26 may be hollow and may include insulation surrounding the arm 26 along at least part of its length.
Patent GB-2469440-A (GB)
Title: Adjustable trouser leg
Inventor: ROBERTSON KIRK
IPC: A41D1/08
Filed: 2009-04-14
Abstract: A pair of trousers (1) has adjustable legs 3, each comprising a first fastener 5 extending from the open lower end 4 of the leg to define a closeable opening. Each leg 3 may define a generally straight pattern when the first fastener 5 is closed. In a first embodiment, the opening is filled by a gusset 7 having a second fastener 8 which allows the gusset 7 to be opened to admit the user's booted foot or closed to define a flare pattern. In a second embodiment, a drawcord 14 is fastened on either side of the first fastener 5 so that the open end 4 of the leg may be gathered without obstructing the fastener 5.
Patent GB-2459365-A (GB)
Title: Investigating subterranean formations using electromagnetic and seismic measurements obtained simultaneously using an EM receiver for both measurements
Inventor: DEPAVIA LUIS EDUARDO
IPC: G01V1/40
Filed: 2009-04-20
Abstract: An EM-seismic logging tool for use in a subterranean formation penetrated by a well bore is configured to make electromagnetic and seismic measurements simultaneously using an EM receiver array for both measurements. The electromagnetic receivers R measure an electromagnetic field and perturbations in the electromagnetic field caused by the mechanical energy generated by the activation of a seismic source 10. The perturbations in the measured electromagnetic field are due to motion of the receiver or motion of the formation. The electromagnetic field may be generated by a transmitter T or may be the earth's naturally occurring electromagnetic field. The transmitter T may be in the wellbore, in a second wellbore, or on the surface. The seismic source may be in the wellbore or on the surface. The receivers R may be clamped to the formation or mechanically isolated from the wellbore walls using soft centralizers. The EM transmitter, EM receivers and seismic source may be synchronised through GPS.
Patent GB-2464782-A (GB)
Title: Electronic paper barcode with stacked structure
Inventor: LEE JAE CHAN
IPC: G02F1/167
Filed: 2009-05-18
Abstract: A bar code made of electronic paper (e-paper, electronic ink display) comprises one or more e-paper stacks / layers / levels, S1, S2, having plural pieces of e-paper, each with an entire surface displaying black or white, or being transparent. An upper level of e-paper of the stack is narrower than a lower level, the outermost layer 441, 442 having the same width as the narrowest constituent bar of a bar code 33. Part of a lower level of e-paper (e.g. 421, 422) exposed by the adjacent upper level of e-paper (e.g. 431, 432) also has the same width as the narrowest part of the bar code. The pieces of e-paper may be stacked with coincident edges or in a centred manner as in Figures 5A-B. The bar code system is applicable to electronic shelf labels (ESL), e.g, for food stores, simplifying the design and operation of such electronically updated labels.
Patent GB-2458602-A (GB)
Title: Multichannel transport of ions into the vacuum system of a mass spectrometer
Inventor: GEBHARDT CHRISTIAN
IPC: H01J49/04
Filed: 2009-07-15
Abstract: The invention relates to the transport of ions generated in gases near atmospheric pressure into the vacuum system of a mass spectrometer. The invention uses a multichannel plate 4 with hundreds of thousands of very short and narrow microchannels, whose total gas throughput is no higher than that of a conventional single capillary. The large-area take-up of ions in the gas flow greatly increases the transfer yield. Providing the microchannels with a resistive coating prevents the inside surfaces becoming charged and allows uniform potential gradients to be generated, thereby allowing gas-dynamic focusing of ions in an electric decelerating field. An ion funnel 5 can separate the ions from the gas flow in the vacuum and focus them. Preferably at least two multichannel plates are provided one behind the other, from between which gas may be evacuated at an intermediate pressure. Staged multichannel plate arrangements of this type reduce pumping requirements.
Patent GB-2471906-A (GB)
Title: An adjustable locking device for varying the locking space
Inventor: CALASCIONE BEN
IPC: E05B67/06
Filed: 2009-07-17
Abstract: A locking device comprising a first member 23, 41 coupled to a second member 20, 40 and moveable relative to the second member 20, 40 such that an adjustable locking space 22, 42 is created between them, and a lock 21 for fixing the maximum size of the locking space 22, 42. The second member may be a u-shaped bar or rod (30, fig.3). The first member may be a curved bar pivotally coupled to the second member; the radius of curvature may increase with distance from the point at which the first member is coupled to the second bar or may take a parabolic shape. The second member preferably has a plurality of indentations 25 for cooperation with a spring biased ball and socket locking mechanism (fig.5) located within locking member 21 which slides along the second member; wherein a first locking ball (62, fig.5) is offset from a second locking ball (64, fig.5) to provide a compact double locking arrangement. Alternatively the lock may be integral with the first member 41 which slides along a U-shaped second member 40 to determine the locking area. The locking device may be used to secure a bicycle.
Patent GB-2474418-A (GB)
Title: Towing hitch
Inventor: FERRARI TONY DAVID
IPC: B60D1/00
Filed: 2009-07-21
Abstract: A towing hitch for connecting a wheeled conveyance to a bicycle comprises a first connector (12, figure 1) for connection to the bicycle and a second connector 32 for connection to the conveyance to be towed and a joint assembly 10 interconnecting said first and second connectors and configured to allow pivotal and torsional movement of one connector relative to the other. Axial movement of a connector relative to the joint assembly may also be permitted, with a cushioning device, such a spring 58, disposed between the joint assembly and the connector.
Patent GB-2474874-A (GB)
Title: Wheelie bin insert
Inventor: KAMINSKA MALQOIZATA
IPC: B65F1/00
Filed: 2009-10-29
Abstract: A contoured plastics sheet, preferably of HDPE can be inserted into a wheelie bin to transform the inside into separate compartments for waste to be recycled. There may be four compartments, three of which have hinged and handled lids which can be locked using flexible locks (figure C) which locate on the bin lip. One lid may have handles on both sides, may move through a 180 degree arc and may have clips on both sides to lock it to the bin lip. The lids may fit inside the top of the associated wheelie bin. The edges and bottom of the insert may have foam strips which prevent cross-contamination of the compartments. The insert may be secured to the wheelie bin using screw clamps (figure B) tightened onto the bin lip.
Patent GB-2463804-A (GB)
Title: Method for Autonomous Control of a Chemical Injection System for Oil and Gas Wells
Inventor: IV ROBERT E SMITH
IPC: E21B37/06
Filed: 2008-08-29
Abstract: A method for injection a liquid phase chemical into a well the method comprises steps of inputing a desired flow rate; computing a time required to dispense a known volume of fluid at the desired flow rate; opening a variable orifice to dispense the said fluid in less than the time computed; timing the dispensing of the fluid; adjusting the said orifice to ensure the time to dispense the fluid is less than the computed time. Preferably, a control program for a positive displacement metering system measures the time required for the travel of a free piston 22 in a cylinder of known volume to determine an average flow rate during a full stroke of the piston. Also inlet and outlet pressures 49, 49' or the differential pressure between the fluid inlet and outlet are measured. A four-way valve 15 may function as an adjustable metering orifice in response to the measured average flow rate and/or changes in the inlet and outlet pressures to achieve the desired flow rate. The system may automatically compensate for changes in fluid properties and fluid pressure.
Patent GB-2463998-A (GB)
Title: Apparatus for forming films on substrates
Inventor: LAMBERT STEPHEN MARK
IPC: B05C11/02
Filed: 2007-05-07
Abstract: A doctor blade assembly for use in combination with apparatus for forming a film on a substrate. The doctor blade assembly includes a doctor blade to be mounted on a programmable robot. The doctor blade has a bottom face and spacers at opposite ends of the body of the doctor blade extending a predetermined distance down below the bottom face of the body for contacting a substrate and spacing the bottom face from the substrate. The spacers are adjustable relative to the doctor blade for adjusting the predetermined distance according to the thickness of film to be formed on the substrate. Other aspects and methods are also disclosed.
Patent GB-2475563-A (GB)
Title: Pants style garment formed with a centre strip and associated side panels
Inventor: SCHMITZ CHRISTOPH
IPC: A41B9/12
Filed: 2009-11-24
Abstract: A pants style garment 1000 comprises a central strip 1015 which extends from a front waist region 1012 to a rear waist region 1018 thereby defining a longitudinal direction 1001 of the article. Connected to the central strip 1015 and extending either side are panels 1055 in both the front and the rear. The side panels 1055 and the central strip 1015 may be connected by butt- or dart-type seams 1110 between the outwardly orientated surfaces. Where the central strip and side panels are formed of a single sheet, a longitudinal double fold is formed parallel and symmetrical to the longitudinal centre line of the garment. The garment has a wearer orientated or inner surface, often referred to as a top sheet side. The garment exhibits snug fit with hoops for encircling the legs. It may further exhibit a particular bulging. There is also described a method of manufacturing such an article.
Patent GB-124126-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in Reverse Current Electric Devices of the Wheatstone Relay Type.
IPC: H01H83/08
Filed: 1918-06-18
Abstract: 124,126. British Thomson - Houston Co., and Wedmore, E. B. June 18, 1918. Automatic circuitbreakers are provided with reverse current tripping means of the Wheatstone relay type having a main magnetic circuit shunted by a loop circuit connected to two points of the main magnetic circuit of equal magnetic potential. According to the invention, the main magnetic circuit, energized by the load current, is divided into two similar parts, for example AB and DE, Fig. 8, united by one or more magnetic members such as G<1>, G<11> which carry the potential winding. The armature F, which operates the trip of the circuit-breaker, is pivoted so as to move in gaps in the main magnetic circuits. In the construction shown in Fig. 9, the similar and superimposed magnetic structures are mounted on the switchboard so that they form loops behind the board where they surround straight main current conductors which may be the bus-bars. The potential windings 16 are mounted around magnetic connecting pieces 17 at the front of the magnetic structure. The armature 8 is mounted in bearings on the front of the board, so as to lie in the gaps between the pole pieces 4, and is biassed to the position shown. With reversal of current, the armature is deflected and an arm 10 upon it lifts the trip lever 1 and also upsets a pivoted weight 13, which swings round and strikes the trip lever so as to ensure the release of the circuit-breaker. The two similar magnetic circuits may be energized by two coils in series instead of by straight conductors, and a permanently-magnetized armature may be used instead of or in addition to' the potential winding. To ensure the return of the armature after the circuit-breaker has been opened, demagnetizing coils may be provided to annul permanent magnetization.
Patent GB-364451-A (GB)
Title: Improvements in or relating to locking devices for hub caps
IPC: B60B7/12
Filed: 1931-04-02
Abstract: 364,451. Hub-caps. PARENT, J. A., 164, Rue de Courcelles, Paris. April 2, 1931, No. 10063. Convention date, April 5, 1930. [Class 144 (i).] A device for locking a hub cap 2 in a protecting box 3 comprises a spring 1 having one or more protuberances, such as 4, 5, which project through slots 6, 7 in the cap and engage a part 3a of the box. The amount h by which the protuberances project beyond the inner surface of the part 3a is less than the radius of the spring cross section so as to enable the protuberances to enter the slots on removal of the cap.
Patent GB-1130526-A (GB)
Title: Method and apparatus for removing excess welding material from rail welds
IPC: E01B31/15
Filed: 1966-03-08
Abstract: 1,130,526. Trimming welded rails. ELEKTRO THERMIT G.m.b.H. 8 March, 1966 [8 Oct., 1965], No. 10196/66. Headings B3B and B3L. Excess weld material 13 deposited at the welded junctions of rails 14, e.g. in a railway track 15 is removed by one stroke of an hydraulically-actuated channel-shaped tool 21 which rests on and is guided by the rail 14. A bracket 18 adapted to be locked at any desired position to the rail 14 provides a pivotal support 22 for the hydraulic actuating cylinder 19 which acts in a partly downward direction to hold the tool 21 on the rail during the cutting stroke. The tool is shaped to give the desired rail profile and the cutting edges are curved so as also to hold the tool down during cutting. A portable hydraulic power assembly A supplies the actuating cylinder 19. The end of the piston 20 is formed with a cross-bar 24 and rotatable yoke 25 adapted to engage a ridge member 26 on the upper surface of the tool.